Premier League Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Games Real-Time Coverage
Just moments until kick-off in several important English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
The Magpies Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible in their previous match versus West Ham, as their manager recently admitted in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce a performance better. That day with the London club proved painful for the team. Hopefully, we’ve learnt a lot. At this point we need to start picking up points.”
Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. The scan revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Still Miss Important Striker
Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that had difficulties at Brighton last week.
Crystal Palace See Return of Playmaker But Lose Centre-Back
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton field an unchanged starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side in their last outing.
Oliver Glasner says regarding Guéhi “is suffering from a bone injury, he requires support and is unable to so much as move freely. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week either.”
Injury Blow for Toon as Gordon Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out for Newcastle, the replacement, that has performed well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.
Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Several Changes
Andoni Iraola enjoys the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder all coming in as Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks and the forward move to the substitutes on the bench.
Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after Thursday's Europa League game.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, The forward, Thiago. Subs: The backup keeper, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, The defender, The centre-back, The full-back, Guimaraes, Tonali, The Brazilian, The winger, The forward, Barnes. Subs: Hall, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Official: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: Henderson, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Munoz, The midfielder, Kamada, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, The captain, The full-back, Baleba, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Kostoulas, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Veltman, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
Aston Villa versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Subs: Bizot, Lindelof, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, Sancho, The defender, Bogarde, The attacker.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, The forward, Semenyo, Evanilson. Subs: The keeper, Cook, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, Adli, The forward.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest v United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, The defender, The striker, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.
Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, The defender, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb into a European spot.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- The Villans v The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gunners | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
